Easy Orange Chicken (Panda Express)

Easy Orange Chicken (Panda Express original)
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Full recipe below:

INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN
500 gms boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1½ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup cornstarch
1 egg
Required water for batter
1 tablespoon oil
Oil for frying

INGREDIENTS FOR ORANGE SAUCE

1 tablespoon oil
¼ teaspoon chili flake
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ginger, minced
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup white distilled vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil

On a cutting board, cut chicken into small cubes and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk to combine.
Add the egg, water, and oil until batter becomes consistent.
Add the chicken to the batter and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok or heavy bottom pan to 180˚C.
Gently add the chicken and fry for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium- high heat and add the oil.
Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add the sugar and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
Add in the orange juice and allow the sugars to begin to dissolve in the liquid, stirring occasionally
Add in the vinegar and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
Add the cornstarch and water together and whisk to combine. Add to the pan and stir.
Continue to cook the sauce until maple syrup consistency is achieved.
Add in the fried chicken and stir until completely coated in the sauce.
Top with sesame oil.
Best served with burnt garlic fried rice on the side.